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Austin proclaims Suicide Prevention Month; young advocates and state groups press for expanded services
Summary
Councilmembers proclaimed September 2025 as Suicide Prevention Month. Young advocates and representatives from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and NAMI Texas urged investment in crisis services, workforce supports and community outreach.
Austin City Council on Sept. 25 proclaimed September 2025 as Suicide Prevention Month and heard testimony from young advocates and statewide organizations about gaps in mental‑health services and efforts to prevent suicide.
Council member Crystal Lane, representing District 6, said suicide is complex and urged work to “increase access to and deliver quality mental health care, substance use support and suicide prevention” as part of the city and county strategy. Lane cited the 2024 national strategy for suicide prevention and a joint City of Austin and Travis County suicide prevention strategy referenced in the city’s…
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